tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597716632228519200.post4636318641749514673..comments2024-03-25T04:29:48.343-07:00Comments on A Healthy Dialogue: Standard Work, Daily Measurement, and Keeping our Patients Safe from InfectionsJohn Chessare MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16921654505743608351noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597716632228519200.post-56574267938663830922012-09-15T02:59:44.175-07:002012-09-15T02:59:44.175-07:00I would have to say that I have not been to a hosp...I would have to say that I have not been to a hospital that is as pro active in hand washing.<br />I have spent untold hours at your hospital since November 2010.<br /> I brought my friend there with what turned out to be a ruptured appendix and perforated colon. As I sat next to him waiting for results and an open OR, I was struck by the fact that the sink for doctors and nurses and techs was directly across from his bed.<br /> Never, ever, anywhere have I witnessed the continues use of soap and water, At one point a Doctor rushing in, he stopped and washed his hands, as did the team preparing to move my friend to the operating room. The Doctor took a few steps into the room, came to a complete stop and excused himself to wash his hands. I assured him that I had witnessed the act. He thought for a second and said, " If you don't mind I'll only be a minute. If it was an automatic action that I can't remember I'll just put my mind at ease.<br /><br /> I have to pass several hospitals, some just minutes away from my home to receive the type of care I cannot find anywhere, except your hospital.<br />I might also add that the care my friend received on the 5th floor saved his life many times after the surgery.<br />At times, when he had a few set backs, the lights were on, the door was open and everyone on that shift was fully aware of the constant attention he needed.<br /> It was as if he were in the ICU, and in keeping with the article at hand, not one time , either coming or going was the hand washing overlooked. They watched me with kindness and understanding but scooted me right back out into the hall if I forgot<br />.<br />I have since spent time with the group of angels in the oncology and radiation department.<br />There is overwhelming attention paid to hand washing and sanitation.<br />Dr Blumberg and his entire team made me feel as if I were the only and most important patient.<br />Since my time there, I have read that many newly diagnosed cancer patients lose the first of battles, not from the cancer, but from the lack of affection from family and friends.<br /> I would have fallen into that group had it not been for them. They became my family, they became my support.<br />After each session I left the building smiling.<br /> I found there the warm feelings of genuine caring .<br />Thank you for the chance to share my appreciation.<br /><br />Mary JonesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597716632228519200.post-53300728051537156792012-08-14T02:43:53.836-07:002012-08-14T02:43:53.836-07:00Great to see the internal data being published. G...Great to see the internal data being published. Good to see both the results and the open communication. Well done on both.Gavin Hayesnoreply@blogger.com